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  1. MyLord

    3.0 lx merc plug question

    I'm looking at an r42ltsm plug , is it wrong for the 3.0 lx merc engine , and why ? Thanks R42ltsM not the r42lts
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    3.0 liter 4 cylinder engine does not turn over

    Hi , after not using the boat for a while I wanted to turn the engine over. The engine does not turn and seems stuck rock solid. I removed the engine valve cover but everything looks fine oily , no rust, the engine oil is clean and full. The boat was fogged when put away. I put MMO into the...
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    lower shift cable problem ........

    Alpha 1 gen 2 capri 1952 3 liter bayliner Seems like the boat will not go into reverse once its all setup, it will go if I do it manually. The lower shift cable brass thread does not seem to be fully seated into the housing. What procedure is needed to redo the threaded seat so that the...
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    Alpha 1 Gen 2 lower shift cable installation tap size confirmation

    HI 1995 bayliner capri 1952 3 liter 4 cylinder ---- installing new lower shift cable. I want to put a tap thru the lower shift cable housing.... is this a 1/4" Pipe Thread, Straight Pipe thread ? many thanks just wanting to get it right wow MerCruiser engine unit sales are way...
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    Priming my 3.0 liter

    I don't get a chance to use my boat too often , so I have to crank and crank to prime for engine start......My 3.0 liter has a metal line from the gas pump to the carb , I think it is a federally mandated modification that is standard practice for all 3.0. Can an outboard fuel bulb be somehow...
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    Outdrive does not want to re -install in boat

    I have a 1995 bayliner 1952 model cuddy with a 4 cylinder 3 liter .Alpha 1 Gen 2 Gear In forward, outer shoe ball finger in shift mechanizmem on right. drive shaft locked to left and the shifter foot is aligned in the straight forward position. I have rebuilt with new oem parts the bellows etc...
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    shift slide , set screw crisis

    Hi trying to adjust my 3.0 lx engine and shifter, but the shift cable slide set screw ..... Selco says the set screw should be set screw to Seloc 1 /4 turn out Service manual 1/8 turn out max.. which is correct and does it matter ? Thanks
  8. MyLord

    Gimbal bearing replacement question

    My old gimbal bearing is 2.5 cm wide at the base , 3 cm at the center My question ... is the new non greasable gimbal bearing 3 cm at the base and also the center ? I'd figure the extra 1/2 cm is for extra grease in the bearing body..... or am I wrong ? Thanks
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    Hard starting after standing for a long time on trailer 3.0 liter 4 merc

    My 95 merc 3.0 liter has a mechanical fuel pump that takes a long time to pump fuel to the engine after standing for a long time without running. I don't have a water front and need to trailer between runs. Is there any way to get fuel to the carb a make the engine start without a lot of...
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